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Now I am sincerely SO happy and over the top at all of the support that I have received so far! Friends and family from all over the world... thanks so much!
Hope to enjoy our wild amazing ride together...
Hope to enjoy our wild amazing ride together...
Bergés Alvarez takes a close look at the art he's creating. Photo Credit: Daniel Goodrich 2017
Understand my "plastic art" is about the use of the recycled everyday beauty that surrounds us and found only within re-purposed plastic man made materials.
This method allows me to explore the microcosms that appear around the emotional frayed edges of plastic folds, torn fibers and tattered layers that come to life through my use of color, angles and shapes.
I have been captivated by reflections, shadows and how light energy curves and scatters, whether light bends, flips or turns, I have found that our reflections hold our deep inner beauties and imperfections.
Lights, filters, shinny materials and chambers are all contained and layered to produce these fantastic artworks! Through process and methods these images are then transferred on to acrylic and linen to give a natural glow.
I enjoy producing offbeat, cutouts of the world around us as land and seascapes from a singular different perspective, a totally new and brave “Plastic World of Art”. The interplay in layering materials, casting reflections and forcing angles makes for a very powerful engagement to capture all the drama and beauty as it unfolds.--Berges Alvarez
This method allows me to explore the microcosms that appear around the emotional frayed edges of plastic folds, torn fibers and tattered layers that come to life through my use of color, angles and shapes.
I have been captivated by reflections, shadows and how light energy curves and scatters, whether light bends, flips or turns, I have found that our reflections hold our deep inner beauties and imperfections.
Lights, filters, shinny materials and chambers are all contained and layered to produce these fantastic artworks! Through process and methods these images are then transferred on to acrylic and linen to give a natural glow.
I enjoy producing offbeat, cutouts of the world around us as land and seascapes from a singular different perspective, a totally new and brave “Plastic World of Art”. The interplay in layering materials, casting reflections and forcing angles makes for a very powerful engagement to capture all the drama and beauty as it unfolds.--Berges Alvarez
“In Closely Listen, Bergés Alvarez proves that he has mastered the poet’s tools of trade. His is a unique voice, he has a lightness of touch, and a certain a Taoist wisdom. When reading his poetry, it is best to sit back and taste the words, say them aloud, and let a poem such as Most Moons resonate; the poem makes the sound of a spoon on a crystal glass, spare and elegant. The title poem urges you to “stir your words, close my eyes, and hold my breath”. Do this, and in the resulting quiet, the reader will hear a rare song, the voice of Bergés Alvarez in Closely Listen. “
Kristin Roedell, Poet, http://cicadas-sing.ucoz.com
Kristin Roedell, Poet, http://cicadas-sing.ucoz.com
Alvarez, an X-ray technician, said: "I am surprised as anyone that I can produce these beautiful seascapes and landscapes out of recycled materials." Photo Credit: Daniel Goodrich 2017
A Jain Maranouchi Gallery.com NYC Group Show October 2013
"a plastic world of art" as seen in plastic land and seascapes
SPEAK MEMORY
The Firehouse Plaza Art Gallery at Nassau Community College will be holding its open competition for 2014. The judge will be looking for technically competent work that defines the concept of “Speak Memory”. Memories can tie us to a time, place, or identify us with a culture or define us as part of a community. Interpretations can be personal or illustrate a historical or social event.
The Firehouse Plaza Art Gallery at Nassau Community College will be holding its open competition for 2014. The judge will be looking for technically competent work that defines the concept of “Speak Memory”. Memories can tie us to a time, place, or identify us with a culture or define us as part of a community. Interpretations can be personal or illustrate a historical or social event.
Graciously presented by Ashok Jain Gallery, ajaingallery.com, space A07
Bergès Alvarez featured in a Group Exhibit at...
The 17th edition of the Shanghai Art Fair 2013
November 14-17
99 Xingyi Road, ShanghaiMART
T+8621 62254977
www.sartfair.com
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Hall 3 Emerging International Artists Exhibition 2013
Grumman Studios Super Storm Sandy Art Competition-October 2013
October 22, 2013: Dear Bergès Alvarez,
I want to thank you for your submission of artwork to the Super-Storm Sandy Art Competition. The level of participation from Nassau County residents was remarkable. You are invited to an artist session on October 28th where awards will be presented. The Grumman Gallery at 510 Grumman Rd, Bethpage, NY 11714 will then be open to the public that same evening.We look forward to welcoming you to the gallery, Edward Mangano: Nassau County Executive
I want to thank you for your submission of artwork to the Super-Storm Sandy Art Competition. The level of participation from Nassau County residents was remarkable. You are invited to an artist session on October 28th where awards will be presented. The Grumman Gallery at 510 Grumman Rd, Bethpage, NY 11714 will then be open to the public that same evening.We look forward to welcoming you to the gallery, Edward Mangano: Nassau County Executive
SOLD- "Reflections" 2013 Nov-Dec -www.asrt.org
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ON THE COVER
“Reflections 2014” is the second cover photograph by Bergés Alvarez, When creating his art- work, Alvarez finds beauty in simple everyday objects and experiences. “My inspiration to create comes from everything around me, from the beautiful anatomical radiographic images I produce daily, to the warm sunlight that reflects off everything". |
Bergés Alvarez is a poet, artist and a romantic at heart. His style comes from within the deep influences of the science of love and relationships; he works in the artistically imaging and technology. His poetry has appeared in, Long Island Pulse Magazine, The Great South Bay Magazine and other online magazines. His first chapbook of poetry “Within the Rain” was published 2011 Feral Press and his second chapbook “Present is a Gradual Sadness to the Day” from 2012 Flutter Press. He is presently working on his third book of poetry "Closely Listen" forthcoming late 2013.
All Artwork and Poetry protected by The Copyright Act and its provisions thereunder ©2016 Bergés Alvarez.
My current project Radiographic Portraits explores the interchange of digital media and use of recycled man-made reflective materials to create these fascinating portraits and expressive colorful panoramas. This photographic work pulls from early beginnings, bringing forth hopes, fears and dreams that make their way into a narrative story of images. The work engages high contrast deep black and white photographs or photo montages as a means of storytelling and self-expression as to capture the quiet introspection behind our experience and personal evolution.
I believe that most of our stories, either true or imagined hold influences that can transform our lives. Through radiographs my most recent work is symbolic of the mutual mysteries that connect us all together. This social work reflects a natural world that allows present-day to show in subtle ways and in doing so constructs communication between the digital medical plastic recycled modernism we've created and the delicate yet silently present, natural consciousness that surrounds us.
I believe that most of our stories, either true or imagined hold influences that can transform our lives. Through radiographs my most recent work is symbolic of the mutual mysteries that connect us all together. This social work reflects a natural world that allows present-day to show in subtle ways and in doing so constructs communication between the digital medical plastic recycled modernism we've created and the delicate yet silently present, natural consciousness that surrounds us.
"On the Cover" ASRT JOURNAL
SOLD "Gradually" 2013 Sept/Oct-www.asrt.org
Day's Passage 24x32 inches acrylic on canvas 2011 
ON THE COVER Similar SOLD asrt.org 2014 |
Showcase October 31st upcoming Group Exhibit A. Jain Maranouchi Galley 5th Avenue and 57th Street NY , New York Also see it at ajaingallery.com |
"Thought" 12x12 inches acrylic on canvas 2011 Exhibited in the Art Showcase This beautifully mysterious, dreamy state is well composed in this acrylic on canvas by Bergés Alvarez. Captured in the dark night sky is a small moment in time in "Thought" where all else including reality fades away, allowing only the soul and mind to become one. Peaceful, mysterious and deep are the thoughts and images course through us in every moment of our lives. 
Dawn Awakens 2010
Reaches Touch 2010
Softy Sways 2010
Aurora Borialis 2010
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"now know" 12x14 inches acrylic on canvas 2013 
"Bloodroot" 12x14 inches acrylic on canvas 2010 Captured in the Dark Night Sky Drawn to it, one must catch sight of dawn’s young soft glow. A slight streak of restful radiance, against the silent black night sky. Fresh, mysterious, gentle and warm, delicate and intricate. It calls out faintly shows its beauty and frailty. Calm colors, dark and light, fleeting and brief. A reluctant moon, nestled in its place, slowly passes, and still holds firmly, for attention against the fading dark sky. Let the tender dark night tumble, and turn over, once more. Let sleep remain folded, covered and untouched. Pulled, is the gentle sad passing night unwilling to surrender to the approaching new light. The cool darkness remains and drifts, exhausted and drained. It keeps the soft warm glow of day from breaking. Pressed and rubbed are the stars, slowly moved back out of sight. Dawn is draped and tenderly drawn to replace the dark layers of the night sky. Wanted are the sleepy soft dark thoughts that lay beside me, like the stars, they are willing to remain forever, captured in the dark night sky. Let twilight branch out, and fall back upon me, once more. Let its cool lasting trace, its sweet dark embrace Its residue linger, with me once again. poem by Bergés Alvarez - See more at: http://www.lipulse.com/trends/article/dreaming-of-the-dark-night-sky#sthash.kTgHtrpE.dpuf |